We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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l spent 32000 kshs to pay dowry, l spent 15000 kshs to buy furniture, 2000 kshs was for transport.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
l was sitting on jerrycan but now l have furniture to sit on.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to buy a table (2000), cushions (2000), clothes and household utensils (3000) and a bag of maize (2600).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to expand my house, organize for my dowry payment and rent a piece of land for farming.
Enrolled
access_time almost 9 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to start a small business, the business will involve buying sardines in bulk from Lake Victoria and selling them to the surrounding villages. We also plan to buy materials that will be used to our house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement that I can think of is having bought chairs and a bed for my house. I am proud of this because I bought the items after toiling in the sun, while making sisal and after selling the sisal, I was able to get enough money for the items.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of sustainable income, thus I am unable to adequately cater for my family's basic needs and part school fees for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening, this is because I get to spend time with my children and as we eat and we are able to thank the Lord for taking care of us.
